# Ted Pumma > Ted Pumma is a Pickleball coach in Houston, Texas. Source: https://sites.coach/tedpumma. Every page on this site has a Markdown version at its URL plus `/index.md`, or send `Accept: text/markdown`. ## About - Headline: PPR Certified Pickleball Coach | 4.6 DUPR | Fast-Tracking Beginner & Intermediate to next level - Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors - Levels: Beginners, Intermediates - Years of experience: 3 - Lessons taught: 7+ - Rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings 4.6 DUPR - PPR Certified Pickleball Coach with 3 years of dedicated teaching experience. My coaching focuses on gaining skills on the fundamentals; specializing in breaking down stroke mechanics, court positioning, and foundational form to set students up for long-term consistency and success. Enjoys working with students who bring a curious mindset to the court—players who are genuinely willing to learn, open to feedback, and excited to try out new strategies, shots, and dink variations ## Packages and prices - **60-Minute Pickleball Lesson**: 1 prepaid 60-minute lesson for $60.00 ($60.00 per lesson). Sold as 1 lesson. ## Where lessons happen - The Pickleball Spot, Houston, Texas - Private Backyard Pickleball Court With Pro Quality And Basketball Hoop, Houston, Texas - Casa Pickle, Houston, Texas - Houston Pickleball Center, Houston, Texas - Pickle Lab, Houston, Texas - One More Fun Game Pickleball, Houston, Texas - Elite Pickleball Club - The Heights, Houston, Texas - Memorial West Community Club, Houston, Texas ## Weekly hours - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Thursday: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM - Saturday: 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Sunday: 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM ## Cancellation policy - Cancel or reschedule at least 24 hours before a lesson. The coach charges no fee for a late cancellation or a no-show. ## Reviews > Within 5 minutes of watching me in rec play, Coach Ted already knew what all I struggled with. I’ve worked with so many coaches in the past year and have had countless lessons, but Coach Ted is probably the only coach who had somehow explained something to me in a way I understood. All previous coaches would try to show me how to use more shoulders to hit instead of all arm, but I could never do it properly until Coach Ted showed me and I was able to do it right away. He taught me to hit starting with “side view” and to hit like “twisting a bottle”. We also worked on two-handed backhanded din… > From Thao, 5 out of 5 > If you’re looking to take your pickleball game to the next level, Ted is your guy. What I really like about his coaching is that he meets you where you are in terms of your level, keeps things fun, and has a great way of pushing you without making it feel overwhelming. His drills are practical, challenging, and you can actually see the difference in your game. Ted is also the kind of coach that clubs seek out from all over, including internationally, to work with their exclusive guests, and after taking a few sessions with him, it’s easy to see why. Great coach, great energy, and you definite… > From Karim, 5 out of 5 > Ted helped me identify a flaw in my forehand that was causing elbow pain. After just a few sessions, I noticed I was hitting the ball more effortlessly and with significantly less pain. I highly recommend Ted to anyone who wants to improve their game and make real, lasting progress. > From Sam, 5 out of 5 > Great coach! Very knowledgeable, encouraging, and patient. He explains things clearly and make every session enjoyable while helping you improve your skills and confidence. Highly recommend! > From Lan, 5 out of 5 > Ted's high-intensity drills helped push my game to 4.4 DUPR rating. His structured training and focus on game-like pressure accelerated my development on the court. > From John, 5 out of 5 > Great Coach. Definitely has an eye for my weaknesses and how to improve them. Makes me work hard and bring out the best in my game. > From Red, 5 out of 5 ## Pages on this site - [Home](https://sites.coach/tedpumma/index.md) - [All services](https://sites.coach/tedpumma/services/index.md) - [Pickleball Lessons](https://sites.coach/tedpumma/lessons) - [Lessons in Houston](https://sites.coach/tedpumma/areas/houston) - [Casa Pickle, Houston](https://sites.coach/tedpumma/locations/casa-pickle-houston) - [Elite Pickleball Club - The Heights, Houston](https://sites.coach/tedpumma/locations/elite-pickleball-club-the-heights-houston) - [Houston Pickleball Center, Houston](https://sites.coach/tedpumma/locations/houston-pickleball-center-houston) - [Memorial West Community Club, Houston](https://sites.coach/tedpumma/locations/memorial-west-community-club-houston) - [One More Fun Game Pickleball, Houston](https://sites.coach/tedpumma/locations/one-more-fun-game-pickleball-houston) - [Pickle Lab, Houston](https://sites.coach/tedpumma/locations/pickle-lab-houston) - [Private Backyard Pickleball Court With Pro Quality And Basketball Hoop, Houston](https://sites.coach/tedpumma/locations/private-backyard-pickleball-court-with-pro-quality-and-basketball-hoop-houston) - [The Pickleball Spot, Houston](https://sites.coach/tedpumma/locations/the-pickleball-spot-houston) - [Agent instructions](https://sites.coach/tedpumma/llms.txt) ## Book through the API Ted Pumma sells Pickleball lessons on this site. It is one coach on TeachMe.To, listing id `bf49ee31-8c3d-4fa9-a610-06165f2af4fc`. An agent reads this coach, quotes what this site sells, and books it through the TeachMe.To agent API. - [Agent instructions, generated from the live API](https://api.teachme.to/agent/v1/llms.txt): Read this before calling anything. Sessions need no registration. - [This coach](https://api.teachme.to/agent/v1/coaches/bf49ee31-8c3d-4fa9-a610-06165f2af4fc): The coach read. `site.packages` are the packages sold here, priced as this site prices them, and `site.cancellationPolicy` is this site's policy. - [Open times](https://api.teachme.to/agent/v1/coaches/bf49ee31-8c3d-4fa9-a610-06165f2af4fc/slots): Pass `sitePackageId` and `locationId` with `from` and `to`. - Quotes and bookings: pass `sitePackageId` and `lessons` to `POST /quotes`, then `POST /bookings` with the quote. The booking returns `paymentUrl`; the student pays there, and the booking is readable while they do. Send `policyAccepted: true` after showing the student the policy when `site.cancellationPolicy.agreementRequired` is true. - [OpenAPI 3.1](https://api.teachme.to/agent/v1/openapi.json): The machine contract. The `sitePackageId` and `locationId` values for this site are in [llms.txt](https://sites.coach/tedpumma/llms.txt).